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Messenger Boy

7.419861h 28mMovieDramaRomanceComedy

Ivan Mirosnikov, a cheeky young man in the Gorbachev era, is trying to figure out what to do with his life (he's not in college, and the 2-year mandatory military service is looming large ahead of him). Meanwhile, he lives with his…

DirectorKaren Shakhnazarov
WriterAleksandr Borodyanskiy
ProducerVladimir Klimenko

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 7 other countries

Messenger Boy isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Croatia, Hong Kong SAR China, Iceland, Russia and 3 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Karen Shakhnazarov

FDFyodor Dunayevsky
Fyodor Dunayevsky
Ivan
ANAnastasiya Nemolyaeva
Anastasiya Nemolyaeva
Katya
OBOleg Basilashvili
Oleg Basilashvili
Katya's father
ICInna Churikova
Inna Churikova
Ivan's mother
APAleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy
Aleksandr Pankratov-Chyornyy
Ivan's chief
VMVladimir Menshov
Vladimir Menshov
Guest on Katya's birthday
SKSvetlana Kryuchkova
Svetlana Kryuchkova
Zinaida Pavlovna
ASAlika Smekhova
Alika Smekhova
Nina
SCSergey Chonishvili
Sergey Chonishvili
Ilya
NKNikolai Karnaukhov
Nikolai Karnaukhov
staff department
VS
Vladimir Smirnov
Kolya Bazin
AEAleftina Evdokimova
Aleftina Evdokimova
Katya's mother

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Messenger Boy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Messenger Boy?

Messenger Boy isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Spain, Hong Kong SAR China and Croatia and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Messenger Boy on Netflix?

No, Messenger Boy is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Messenger Boy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Messenger Boy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Messenger Boy for free?

Messenger Boy isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.